How to Say “Crow” in Ojibwe

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aandeg
The Ojibwe word for crow is aandeg.
The term refers to any bird belonging to the genus Corvus.
Meaning: any bird of the genus Corvus (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word aandeg is an animate noun, meaning it follows a different set of grammar rules for verbs and adjectives than inanimate objects.
  • In many Ojibwe traditions, the aandeg is viewed as a messenger or a trickster figure who can bring news between the human and spirit worlds.
  • In many Ojibwe dialects, the word for 'crow' can be used as a root to create names for other black-colored objects or animals through morphological changes.

Example sentences for Ojibwe are not verified yet.

Example conversation

Makwa and Oma are walking in the woods.

  1. Makwa

    Aandeg nindaan, Oma.
    I see a crow, Oma.
  2. Oma

    Aaniish, gichi-ninong aawen.
    Yes, it is very loud.
  3. Makwa

    Aandeg gichi-nagishk aawen.
    It is a big crow.
  4. Oma

    Aaniish, gichi-nagishk aawen.
    Yes, it is very big.

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